MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, December 16

5:00pm for + John Tobin by Dennis & Carol Carr

Sunday, December 17

8:30am for + Eugene & Audrey & Eugene Jr Montague by

Catharine Montague

10:30am for + Alice Fluet by Yvette & Lionel Gagnon

Tues, December 19

9:00am for the intentions of the Parishioners

Wednesday, December 20

9:00am for + Jeannette Lepage by Francine Lepage

11:15am School Mass

Thursday, December 21

9:00am for + Marguerite Gedatus by Lee Bowen

Friday, December 22

9:00am for + Frank Vandenbussche by Marie Graham

Saturday, December 23

5:00pm for + Lillian Pavlovich by Jeannette Pauplis

Sunday, December 24

8:30am for + Charlie, Marj & Jim Columbus by The Family

10:30am for + Jules Letourneau by Marie Peart

5:00pm for + Grant & Ruby Kett the The Family

10:00pm for + Ted Montague by Frances Montague & Family

Monday, December 25

10:30am for + Michael Montague by Laureen Montague&family

MINISTERS OF THE

HOLY COMMUNION LECTORS

Dec 16 5:00pm Carolyn Jopko Carol Carr

Dec 17 8:30am Lee Bowen Greg Lougheed

Dec 17 10:30am John Webb Maddy Webb

Dec 23 5:00pm Rita Mauro Yolande Laidlaw

Dec 24 8:30am Diane Lougheed John Benson

Dec 24 10:30am Sharon Mattice Ed McCarthy

Dec 24 5:00pm Sharon Mattice Ava Moretti

Dec 24 10:00pm Linda Feeney Tom Montague

Dec 25 10:30am Rita Mauro Yolande Laidlaw

POPE FRANCIS: WE NEED TO GO TO SUNDAY MASS

VATICAN CITY (CNS) December 13, 2017-- Just like a plant needs sun and

nourishment to survive, every Christian needs the light of Sunday and the sus-

tenance of the Eucharist to truly live, Pope Francis said.

"How can we carry out the Gospel without drawing the energy needed to do it,

one Sunday after another, from the limitless source of the Eucharist," he said

Dec. 13 during his weekly general audience.

"We don't go to Mass to give something to God, but to receive from him that

which we truly need," the pope said. Sunday Mass is the time and place Chris-

tians receive the grace and strength to remain faithful to his word, follow his

commandment to love others and be credible witnesses in the world.

The pope continued his series of audience talks on the Mass in the Vatican's

Paul VI hall, which was decorated with a large Christmas tree and a life-sized

Nativity scene. A number of people in the audience hall handed the pope --

who turns 81 Dec. 17 -- Christmas cards, notes and a chocolate cake.

In his catechesis, the pope responded to the question of why it is so important

to go to Mass on Sundays and why it is not enough just to live a moral life,

loving others.

Sunday Mass is not simply an obligation, he said. "We Christians need to take

part in Sunday Mass because only with the grace of Jesus, with his presence

alive in us and among us, can we put into practice his commandment and, in

this way, be his credible witnesses."

"Just like a plant needs the sun and nourishment to live, every Christian needs

the Sunday Eucharist to truly live," he said in summarized remarks to Arabic

speakers.

"What kind of Sunday is it for a Christian if an encounter with the Lord is

missing?" he asked in his main talk.

Unfortunately, in many secularized countries, the Christian meaning of the day

has been lost and is no longer "illuminated by the Eucharist" or lived as a joy-

ous feast in communion with other parishioners and in solidarity with others,

he said.

Also often missing is the importance of Sunday as a day of rest, which is a

sign of the dignity of living as children of God, not slaves, he said.

"Without Christ, we are condemned to be dominated by the fatigue of daily

life with all its worries and the fear of tomorrow. The Sunday encounter with

the Lord gives us the strength to live today with confidence and courage and to

move forward with hope," he said.

PARISH EVENTS

Wed, Dec 20 11:15am School Mass and School Christmas lunch

Thurs, Dec 21 10:30am Pastoral visit to Parkview Meadows

Sun, Dec 24 5:00pm Christmas Mass & Pageant at St. Mary`s

Sun, Dec 24 10:00pm Christmas Night Mass at St. Ann`s

Mon, Dec 25 10:30am Christmas Day Mass at St. Mary’s

Tues, Dec 26—Feb 1 Fr Victor away on holidays.

BISHOP BERGIE’S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE: All Jesus wants for Christmas

is our Love. See his entire Christmas message in the Vineyard.

REMINDER: Just a reminder that we will have regular weekend masses on Dec

23 and 24th, as well as on Dec 30 & 31st.

DAY OF OBLIGATION: Monday, January 1st Mother of God Solemn Mass at 10:30am at St. Mary’s.

FATHER VICTOR AWAY: Fr Victor will be on holidays in India from Dec

26—Feb 1, 2018. We welcome Fr Wallace Metcalfe to the parish to celebrate all

weekend masses. There will be no weekday masses.

JOY TO THE WORLD: Advent books have arrived. There is limited copies

available, so please feel free to take a copy on your way out.

THE ESSENCE OF LIFE

STRONG CATHOLIC FAMILIES DIOCESE OF ST. CATHARINES

RAISING FAITH FILLED KIDS—ONE WORD AT A TIME

PONDER

“Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart” One thing

we know about Mary, the mother of Jesus, is that she pondered. She wasn’t

a knee-jerk responder. Instead she treasured the amazing events of Jesus’

birth and early life in her heart. The hectic pace of family life today encour-

ages quick action. That can be a good thing. But sometimes events happen

in our lives that are mysterious and require the slow and careful considera-

tion that pondering provides. It may help to turn an old saying on its

head:”don’t just do something, sit there!” Pondering, considering things

deeply, recognizes that God’s designs are unfolding in our lives in ways we

may not immediately understand. God is at work in your life as a family.

Ponder away! -Tom McGrath

PARISH SUPPORT

December 9-10

Weekend collection: $ 2,011.00

Building Fund collection: $ 185.00

Bottle collection total: $ 569.25

Thank you to all who contributed to the

bottle collection, we will end on January

CHRISTMAS MASS TIMES

Sunday, December 24 5:00pm Vigil Mass & Pageant St. Mary’s

Sunday, December 24 10:00pm Night Mass at St. Ann’s

Monday, December 25 10:30am Christmas Mass at St. Mary’s

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MASS TIMES

Weekend masses: Saturday 5:00pm; Sunday: 8:30am St. Ann’s; 10:30am St. Mary’s

Weekday masses: Tues, Wed, Fri, 9:00am at St. Mary’s; Thursday 9:00am at St. Ann’s

Confessions: Sat at 4:00pm or upon request

1st Saturday of the month, Mass at 9am; 1st Friday 9am mass, 9:30am –10:30am Adoration & Benediction

POPE’S INTENTION FOR DECEMBER

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PRAYING FOR THE SICK

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Rev. James Mulligan, Rev. Miroslaw Olszewski, Most

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Advent Prayer God of Love,

Your son, Jesus, is your greatest gift to us.

He is a sign of your love.

Help us walk in that love during the weeks of Advent,

As we wait and prepare for his coming.

We pray in the name of Jesus, our Savior.

Amen.

PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS

Lord Jesus Christ, You love Your church and those

called to share your priesthood. With our love and

prayers, we join you in asking our Heavenly Father to

continue to pour out his gifts of holiness, compassion

and ardent zeal on your priests everywhere. Inspire

each of them to offer his life as an “Ambassador of

Christ” bringing reconciliation and healing to the

world. Mother of all priests, inspire us to live in

peace and joy and pray this prayer with us. Amen.